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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.60, 1,110.29 and 455.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.60, 1,110.29 and 455.36 is: 628.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.60 : 1,110.29 = 455.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.60/1,110.29 = 455.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.60x = 1,110.29 × 455.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.60x = 505,573.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,573.83/804.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.35

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